October 2008



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  Recent Project News:

Legacy DCS replacement modernizes gas plant control system

Barry D. Payne & Associates, Inc. recently completed loop cutover and commissioning support to replace a legacy DCS at a gas plant in Oklahoma.  The control system upgrade included redundant fiber networks between distributed control panels to best re-use existing field wiring at several DCS panel locations.  The new control system includes multiple controllers for process units, electric compressors, and a plant shutdown system, where each redundant controller is connected over Ethernet to centralized operator workstations.  The installed condition of the legacy DCS required a plant shutdown to de-terminate field loops connected directly to the existing input/output modules.  A BDP team of engineers and technicians provided 24/7 support for loop re-wiring and commissioning, while working closely with plant operations to minimize overall downtime.

The control system upgrade also included new UPS equipment, selected field device upgrades, installation of additional gas detectors, and network extensions to setup remote operator workstations outside the plant battery limits.  BDP Inc. provided full-scope services for this control system upgrade, including equipment procurement, panel assembly, programming & test of the new control system, plus equipment installation and cutover support.  Contact BDP Inc. for more information on similar control system services and process control improvements to enhance your plant operations today.


BDP recognizes another milestone service award

Barry Payne recently congratulated George Bozant on his 10 Year Anniversary with Barry D. Payne & Associates, Inc.  George received a service award which recognized his project accomplishments and contribution to the success of BDP Inc.  Barry Payne also acknowledged the dedication of the entire BDP Inc. team which delivers engineering services to our clients from Alabama to Wyoming.


Partial List of Current Projects at BDP:

<> Engineering, configuration, and commissioning support for a process automation system at a new gas treating facility in Texas.
<> Engineering, configuration, system assembly, and commissioning support for a process automation system expansion to automate three industrial boilers with network integration to a remote control room in a gas processing facility in Texas.
<> Engineering, configuration, and commissioning support for an integrated DCS and SIS control system at a CO2 recovery plant in west Texas.
<> Full-scope design, assembly, configuration, installation, and commissioning of a process automation system to replace a legacy DCS at a gas processing facility in western Oklahoma.


Partial List of Systems included in recent BDP projects:

<> Emerson Delta V control system.
<> Honeywell Experion PKS  system.
<> MOST process automation system from GE Fanuc.
<> Wonderware InTouch HMI with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC.

            

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